Starting off in Adelaide you’ll explore the Grampians, with stops at the beautiful MacKenzie Falls and views from The Balconies & Boroka lookout before exploring Tower Hill Conservation Reserve, rich in Aboriginal culture.

And of course throughout your trip you’ll hopefully get to meet plenty of Aussie wildlife too – including kangaroos, emus and koalas!

One of the highlights though has to be the famous Great Ocean Road itself – winding along the coastline and full of photo opportunities.

You’ll stop off at the 12 Apostles, Lord Ard Gorge and Great Otway National Park along the way, with plenty of stops to enjoy all the views and explore this stunning part of Australia.

Accompanied by experienced and knowledgeable guides, you’ll learn heaps about the history of the area along the way – a truly memorable Great Ocean Road tour that is the perfect way to link together Adelaide and Melbourne on your Aussie itinerary!

Want to travel Melbourne to Adelaide instead? Check out this trip in reverse here

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En route from Melbourne you’ll stop at spots like Torquay (the birth places of surf brands Quicksilver and Ripcurl), the world famous surf break of Bells Beach, the picturesque beach towns of Lorne and Apollo Bay as well as checking out Cape Otway Lighthouse – which is an amazing place to spot wild koalas!

And of course the highlight is always the famous 12 Apostles! Wander down the Gibson steps and carve at this incredible coastline, grab some awesome pictures from the lookout points and chill out in Lord Ard Gorge.

Then its onwards to the stunning Grampians National Park where you’ll learn heaps about the Aboriginal culture, discover the amazing rainforests, chill with some wild kangaroos and even visit a dormant volcano!

On your final day finish your amazing adventure with epic views from Reed’s Lookout and the Balconies as well as coming off at the majestic Mackenzie Falls!

Opt to carry on to Adelaide and finish your trip there or continue back to Melbourne before heading up the East Coast.

3 days of awesome road trip fun, amazing natural beauty and adventure!

Want to travel Adelaide to Melbourne instead? Check out this trip in reverse here!

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Well this 3 day, 2 night surf and stay package at the famous Spot X Surf Camp ticks all the boxes for that epic Australia surfing vibe!

This surf camp package has everything you need – including 3 nights accomodation, all your meals at the camp, daily surf lessons and supervised free surfs too, and your surf equipment as well.

It’s the perfect addition to any East Coast trip and the perfect way to break up the journey from Sydney to Byron Bay!

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Yamba boasts incredible surf spots, laid back vibes, warm waters, epic beaches and heaps of dolphins – so it’s the perfect spot to learn to surf.

Plus we can almost guarantee the water will be less crowded than pretty much every other surf spot on the East Coast of Australia!

So we’ve teamed up with the crew of Surf Camp Down Under to offer this awesome learn to surf in Yamba experience – a 3 night Yamba surf and stay package which includes the following;

• 3 nights accommodation at Yamba YHA (shared dorm)
• 2 x 3 hours surf lesson
• Welcome beer

Your experienced and certified surf instructors will teach you all the basics to get you up and riding – from perfecting your pop to the most effective paddle techniques and you’ll soon be feeling the stoke, throwing shakkas and enjoying the waves!

Based in the amazing Yamba YHA (as recommended by travel blogger Backpacker Banter in his top hostel worldwide post) you can enjoy a cold post surf beer at the rooftop bar or chill out in the hot tub!

SPECIAL OFFER – TRAVEL TO YAMBA BEFORE 1st OCT AND SAVE $75 ON YOUR SURF AND STAY LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!

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Well this 4 day, 4 night surf and stay package at the famous Spot X Surf Camp ticks all the boxes for that epic Australia surfing vibe!

This surf camp package has everything you need – including 4 nights accomodation, all your meals at the camp, daily surf lessons and supervised free surfs too, and your surf equipment as well.

It’s the perfect addition to any East Coast trip and the perfect way to break up the journey from Sydney to Byron Bay!

Want to stay even longer? Chat to our travel experts for more info

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Departing from Airlie Beach (with return transfers from town included) you’ll take to the skies in a comfortable, fixed wing aircraft to see this stunning part of Australia from the air.

With guided commentary from your experienced and knowledgable pilot you you’ll get unbeatable birds eye views of Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and even the famous Heart Reef.

So if you’re looking to add an epic bucket list trip to your East Coast itinerary, this one comes highly recommended!

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So why not take your diving to the next level and complete your Advanced Open Water whilst you’re on the Great Barrier Reef?

This 3 day, 2 night trip with the crew of Deep Sea Divers Den allows you to take the next step in your dive career as well as soak up the natural beauty of the reef.

You’ll kick back on board their beautiful, custom made dive vessel and clock up 5 dives to complete your advanced open water certification as well as 6 fun dives – that’s 11 dives in total, including 2 night dives!

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Well this 3 day, 2 night sailing adventure on board Apollo covers all the must see spots – including the world famous Whitehaven Bach, Langford Spit and Blue Pearl Bay.

You’ll kick back on board this 80 foot ex racing yacht which is the proud winner of the Sydney to Hobart Race – which means you’ll be able to cover some serious ocean through the islands. And with a full refurbish in 2022, you’ll be doing it in style too.

Throughout the 3 days there will plenty of time for snorkelling, sunbathing on the deck and exploring some of the awesome destinations you visit, and with a max group size of 26 we know you’ll have an incredible time with all your new travel buddies!

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